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Learn to sew by making a lined tote bag! This class is intended for students who have little to no sewing machine experience but know how to thread a machine and bobbin.
"Make a Lined Tote Bag"
3 hours - $35 (including $5 materials fee)
You know how a sewing machine works and you're ready to take on your first projects! In this class students will begin the adventure of working with patterns and seam allowance by applying the skills covered in "Sewing Machine Basics". The instructor will supply a paper pattern and instructions for students to keep. Students are required to provide 1 yard of WOVEN fashion fabric and one yard WOVEN cotton lining. Skills developed in this class include: further sewing terminology, working with a paper pattern, modifying a paper pattern, working with seam allowance, turning corners, bagging out a lining, top stitching, sewing for durability and strength and introduction to the concepts of 3D sewing. Students are encouraged to bring their personal sewing machine as long as the machine is in proper working order. This class is intended for students who have some sewing machine experience and know how to thread a machine and bobbin as well as back stitching.
Lined Tote Bag
Three hour course - $35
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Sewing with Commercial Patterns
Achieve greater success by avoiding many common mistakes.

Sewing pattern instructions assume you have a comprehensive sewing vocabulary and communicate the steps in an "odd minimalist poem".

This is an important and recommended class to take before venturing into the world of commercial sewing patterns.
Knitting Clinic
Learn the basics, seek advice with your projects

Knitting Clinic is the first step towards making your own socks, sweaters, mittens and arm warmers.

Through mastering casting on, a few basic stitches and getting a beginning project underway you are developing the foundation necessary to take it to the next level.
Sewing Machine Basics
Bring your own machine, or use ours.

In this class we will focus on the terminology and mechanics of the sewing machine. All materials for this class are included in the tuition, you will leave with a series of sewn samples and reference handouts.
Beginner's Sewing Essentials
Sew a centered zipper, machine button-hole, and fold-over casing.

Take your sewing to the next level by learning a few simple tricks that will help your sewing be more successful. This class is intended for students who have basic sewing machine experience and know how to thread a machine and bobbin, sew straight lines, back stitch and zigzag.
Stretch Fabrics
formerly Sewing with Knits

Learn tips and tricks, and techniques for success with 2-way and 4-way knits in this hands on class!

Learn what you need to know to improve your skills and give you a leg up when you're picking out projects at the fabric store.

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